B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History Of The World's Longest Serving And Best Known Bomber
by Bill Yenne /
2017 / English / EPUB
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The B-52 is the longest serving and most versatile of the
United States Air Force's combat aircraft. The Stratofortress
entered active service in 1955 and is scheduled to continue as
part of the air force's inventory through 2040. The jet-powered
bomber was a mainstay of America's Cold War nuclear-deterrent
strategy, providing air power that balanced the land and sea
military forces. The massive plane also served as the launch
platform for the experimental X-15 hypersonic rocket aircraft.
Due to its versatility as an aircraft, the B-52 has seen combat
service in all of America's military conflicts since it came on
active duty: Vietnam, the first and second Gulf wars, and the
War in Afghanistan.
The B-52 is the longest serving and most versatile of the
United States Air Force's combat aircraft. The Stratofortress
entered active service in 1955 and is scheduled to continue as
part of the air force's inventory through 2040. The jet-powered
bomber was a mainstay of America's Cold War nuclear-deterrent
strategy, providing air power that balanced the land and sea
military forces. The massive plane also served as the launch
platform for the experimental X-15 hypersonic rocket aircraft.
Due to its versatility as an aircraft, the B-52 has seen combat
service in all of America's military conflicts since it came on
active duty: Vietnam, the first and second Gulf wars, and the
War in Afghanistan.B-52
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Stratofortress also covers every aspect of
the aircraft's development, manufacture, and modification.
These technical details set the stage for its military service,
starting with its role as a nuclear bomber in the Cold War even
though only conventional weapons have been used during its
combat duty. The airplane’s service in key campaigns in Vietnam
is covered, followed by the quieter years after it. The B-52
returned to prominence in the Gulf Wars and Afghanistan, taking
part in massive bombing campaigns in both conflicts. Finally,
the book ends with the constant upgrades that will keep the
B-52 an integral part of U.S. airpower for decades to come.
also covers every aspect of
the aircraft's development, manufacture, and modification.
These technical details set the stage for its military service,
starting with its role as a nuclear bomber in the Cold War even
though only conventional weapons have been used during its
combat duty. The airplane’s service in key campaigns in Vietnam
is covered, followed by the quieter years after it. The B-52
returned to prominence in the Gulf Wars and Afghanistan, taking
part in massive bombing campaigns in both conflicts. Finally,
the book ends with the constant upgrades that will keep the
B-52 an integral part of U.S. airpower for decades to come.